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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 614.59 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 614.59 and 149.85 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 614.59 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/614.59 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 614.59 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 92,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,095.94/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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